Question 13
The table below relates to the economy of Galaland, where the typical consumer’s market basket consists of 1 pair of clothes and 3 packets of food.
| Year | Price of a pair of clothes | Price of a packet of food |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rs 400 | Rs 30 |
| 2018 | Rs 380 | Rs 50 |
| 2019 | Rs 390 | Rs 70 |
If the base year is 2017, then the economy’s inflation rate (as measured by CPI) in 2018 is
8.16%
22.45%
-8.16%
-22.45%